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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-09
SUPERIOR COURT.
b EroRE JUDGE noNNEY.


THURsDAY.-wnliam S. Oliver vs. the Grand
Trunk Railway Company. This is an action to
recover damages for personal injuries and injuries
to plaintiffs horse, carriage and harness alleged
TO have been occasioned by the negligence of the
defendants servants in the management OF a
locomotive at highway crossing in the town of
Falmouth in August last, whereby his horse was
frightened at a sudden escape of steam while the
plaintiff from passing. Amount claimed $3.50.
The jury retired at half past five Wednesday
afternoon, agreed at nine O'clock in the evening,
sealed up the verdict and this morning it was an
nounced in court that they found the defendant
company not guilty.
Q. w. Goddard for plff.
John S. Moody vs. Thomas r. Phinney. Action
OF tr0ver to recover the value of a horse. The
plaintiff let his horse in January to the defendant
who was engaged In the ice business at Cape
Elizabeth. Plaintiff says the horse was to be
used in hosting ice; that he told defendant not to
put him on the pond because he was smooth shod
and not ut for the ice; that on the third day the
horse was harneSsed with another and put to
plOughing or growing the ices the horse slipped
or fell and soon after died, as plaintiff claims
from the injury received In the fan upon the ice.
The defendant denies that the horse was hired
only for hosting ice. He claims he was hired for
genera. purposes Of storing ice; that he told
have him shod and plaintiff said he was sharp
enough.
The testimony as to the value of the horse took
s, vide range Inc plaintiff said he was worth
from 500 to $3.50 The witnesses for the de-
PENDENT placed his value at S25 to $50, while one
witness who owned the horse 10 years ago when
the horse at this time said that Ward paid dol
lar head for them and they were generally taken
ear care Of by Mr. Sawyer the cruelty agent. There
is no doubt but that the horse was % years old at
least. Verdict for plaintiff for sos.
j. III. Fogg for plf
A. f. Moulton for deft.
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PERSONAL.

Hon. j. o. Smith, insurance commissioner
of Maine, was in the city yesterday.
Arthur r. Butler of Portland, classical
teacher at Tilton, N. H., has been promoted
to the principalship of the school.
John S. Head, of this city. has bought a
matched pair of chestnut mares from Jonas
Edwards of Lewiston, for $500.
E. b. Mallett, Esq, in company with Mr..
e. E. Pinkham. will leave Monday morning
for Bermuda, and will be absent during the
winter.
Hon. John j. Perry is chairman of the
committee appointed to take charge of the
family reunion of the descendants of An
thony Perry of Rehabeth, Mass.
Mr.. Frank W. Dana, Lewiston; Mrs. A. b.
Tolford, Gorham; Miss Mary E. Tolford,
Gorham; Mr.. and Mrs. b. Young, Calais;
Miss Young, Calais, were among the Ray
mond excursionists to California, who left
Boston, Wednesday,
A large number of the .parishioners Of the
Rev. E. S. Stackpole of Pine street church
called on him at his residence on Emery
street Wednesday evening and Mr.. f. A.
Smith, in behalf of his friends, presented
Mr.. Stackpole with purse containing one
hundred dollars.
Mr.. John Teemer, the champion oarsman
of America, turned his ankle while stepping
upon the sidewalk on Bulfnch street, Bos-
ton, Wednesday, and received slight sprain
that will lay him up for few days. He viii
be able to start ON the 10Th for Florida,as has
been planned
The New England Woman Suffrage bazaar
W ill open in Boston next Monday, in Music
and Bumstead halls. There will be Maine
table and it will be in charge of Miss Alice
Blanchard of Portland, daughter of Rev.
Henry Blanchard, president of the Maine
w oman Suffrage Association. Miss Ada
Scott, also of Portland, a student at the Har-
ward Annex will assist
Lieutenant Charles L. Perkins of Water
town, Mass, died at Danvers, Mass, Tues
day evening from organic disease Of the
brain, his affiiction having come on suddenly
about four weeks ago. He was born in Ber-
wick, Me. He enlisted from Salem, Mass.
in the the Twenty-fourth Massachusetts
Volunteer Militia, serving two years in the
war. He was promoted in 1864 to the posi-
ton of First Lieutenant, but the same year
was so seriously wounded at the battle of
Newbern, N. c., that he was granted dis
charge. Since that time he had made his
home in Watertown, where he was for years
superintendent of department of the Hol-
lingsworth l& Whitney paper bag manufac-
tory He was chosen as the first Commander
of Isaac b. Patten Post 81, G. A. R., of Wat
ertown, was formerly the Worsnipful Mas
ter of Prequessette Lodge, Free Masons, sand
also served several years as secretary of the
lodge. He was worthy citizen. He was
So years old and leaves widow but no chill
dren
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BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Fine day yesterday, and quite warm for
the season.
The dredge Freeport has arrived to be put
at work on the Back Bay.
Brig Emma has cleared for Point au Pitrie
with 1880 shocks and heads and $4,000
feet boards valued at $1,000.
J. w. Wilmore of Kansas will hold a meet
ing at Friends Meeting House on Oak street
this evening at 7.30p. m.
The treasurer of the Portland Widows
Wood Society acknowledges the receipt
of 500 from the estate Of the late William III.
FERRIS, Esq.
The managers of the workroom are pre-
pared to distribute work this morning FRI
day. at 1880 a. m, at room No. Is, City
Building.
The Rev. Henry Blanchard will deliver a
sermon next Sunday morning, in Congress
Square Church, on "A Great Social Evil,
the Universal Demand for Cheapness."
The treasurer of the Home for Aged Men
acknowledges the receipt of 500 from the
executrix of the will of the late VIM. III.
ferris.
Patrick WEIGH, teamster, was found
guilty in the Municipal Court, yesterday, of
stealing HOO pounds of hay, from Messrs.
Chase & leighton, No. II Moulton street.
The barkentine Arthur c. Wade has sailed
for Matanzas with IL ,260 shocks and heads
and $4,000 feet boards, and the schooner
Canton will take $3.50 shocks to Ponce, p.
r.
Mr.. F. A. Leayitt has done good thing in
manufacturing the canopies used at the
Prescott-Brown wedding both at the church
and house. Other parties will no doubt wish
to rent them from him in the future.
There were two runaways on Commercial
street yesterday, but little damage was done
In either case. Both were two horse teams,
one started on Long Wharf and ran to Com
mercial Wharf and the other ran down
Franklin Wharf
Four young fellows, while intoxicated yes
terday, interfered with the handkerchief
yender on Exchange street, pulled China
mans queue, and tried to break up Jew
peddler's store. The police gathered them
in.
Rev. j. NJ Lowden will lead the Bible
class for the study of the International SUM-
day School lessons at the Y. NJ c. A. rooms
this afternoon at 4.3O o'clock. Subject
parable Of the Fares,- Matt. 10; 24-3o. All
interested in Bible study are cordially in
yited to attend.
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Music AND DRAMA.
KATE CLAYTON.

KATE CLAYTON.
Tonight this well known actress will ap-
pear at Portland Theatre as Louise in the
1.-TWO Orphans" An exchange says: 1.-The
play, one of the finest known to the Ameri-
can stage, is so familiar to the theatre-goers
as to need no further criticism. Miss Clax-
ton as Louise, the blind girl, fully sustained
the national reputation she has earned in the
role. The support was evenly balanced and
exceedingly good throughout the entire caste.
Mr.. Chas 4. Stevenson as Jacques, Mr.. JAS.
s. Edwards as the Chevalier, aud MIR. Dow
aid Robertson as the Cripple, were simply
great in their respective parts.
coNsTANTINoPLE
What city in the world is more beautiful
for situotion than the chief city of the ORR
ent, Constantinople? Surrounded by the
lovely Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmora and
the Golden Horn. it rises with its countless
gardens, mosques, palaces, minarets and tow
ers, presenting at a distance scene resem-
bling fairy-land. If a closer acquaintance
detracts somewhat from the beauty at first
discovered, it is still true that no single spot
in the East has more attractiyeness for the
western eye than has this city of the Sultan.
Here the restless tide of travel of two conti-
nents meets, and the scene to the traveller is
inexpressedly wonderful and fascinating,
filling every moment of his stay with breath
less interest. This beautiful city OF the ORR
ent will be the subject of Mr.. Stoddard's lee
ture,at City Hall tonight, and the house VIII
be crowded. Good seats can be secured at
Stockbridges today.
PARK GARDEN.
The Seymour and Stratton company will
produce the following dramas for the re-
mainder of the week:
This evening-The great wild West drama,
"The Danites."
Saturday afternoOn-"East Lynne"
Saturday evening-"Convcts Daughter"
This will give strong repertoire to close
the week and should draw good houses. Re-
served seats can be procured at the box Of
fee on almost every day.
NOTES.
Mrs. Morrison and Mr.. Duncan, Of this
city, will take part in the Winchester Union
course Of entertainments to be given in Au-
gusta this winter.
In the notice of Nine. Janauschek's repre-
sentation of Meg Merrilies yesterday the
statement although she does sink the
woman in the hag' should have read al
though she does not sink the woman In the
hag."
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HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Mrs. hallIday's satchel Seized by
Thief on Spring Street.

Last evening, as Mrs. Halliday was return
ing to her home from shopping down town,
and just as she had passed Winter street. on
Spring, her hand-satchel was suddenly
snatched and swiftly carried away by a
thief. The lady was much frightened by the
suddenDess of the thief's appearance, and
turning she followed the man short dis
lance, crying, stop thief! He stole my
satchelv'
There were a number Of people passing
along the street at the time, but the thief ran
so rapidly that pursuit was useless. Mr..
John E. Palmer near whose house the affair
occurred, upon hearing the facts, telephoned
to the police station and informed the mar
shall, but nothing could then be done. The
bag was an ordinary brown leather one, and
contained Mrs. Halliday's pocket-book, in
which were seven dollars in bills and some
small change.
The thief is described as being man of
medium height. slight build, and wearing an
unbuttoned overcoat. He had either hand
kerchief around his neck or else low-cut
vest, and wore SLOUGH hat. He ran down
Winter street on the left hand side, evident
ly with the intention of passing through to
State street or beyond.
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Very few people realize the great benefits
that might accrue to them if they paid more
attention to the advertisements of large
firms who use the columns of the daily and
weekly papers to place their goods before
the public. The Atkinson House Furnish
ing Company being the largest distributors
of house furnishings, are constantly remind.
ing the people Of what they have in stock
that is new, and this week have been issuing
daily bulletin that must have been very in
terasting IN those i'm aad af thasa goods.
Monday it was beautiful Sideboard for
S1675. Tuesday again appeared the Side
boards, Chamber Sets, etc.. Wednesday it
was Hall Stands, etc.. Thursday was Parlor
Stoves, and today comes the announcement
of Cheffoniers and Mahogany Chamber Sets.
Everybody should read these advertisements
as this house always has in stock what they
ADVERTISE
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the SOLDIERS, MONUMENT.
No Design Now Before the Commit
tee.

The executive committee of the Soldiers
Monument Association held meeting yes
terday afternoon to meet the representative
Of the Bodwell Granite Company.
1t Will be remembered that the committee
accepted the design of the Bodwell Granite
Company, subject to notifications which
should not increase the price fixed at the
time of the acceptance of the design. The
Bodwell Company now state that owing to
the rise in the prices of material they cannot
furnish the accepted design at the fixed price.
Several thousand dollars more will be neces-
sary to enable them to do so. The Compa-
nys representative stated how the design
could be changed by leaving out different
features. At the close of his remarks the
meeting adjourned.
There is now no design before the commit
tee, and the whole matter is relegated back
to WHARF it stood before any designs were
furnished. New designs will probably be OIL
fered now to the public, at fixed prices, or at
least they should be fixed.
There were ten out of the fifteen members
of the committee present.
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The sarnIa.

The steamship Sarnia, CAPTAIN Gibson, of
the Dominion Line, sailed yesterday after
noon at about 4.30 o'clock. She carried 80
steerage passengers, II intermediate and
one cabin. More passengers will be taken
aboard at Halifax. Her cargo consisted of
1000 barrels of apples from this port, besides
% car loads from Canada, 70 cars of grain.
as cars of box meats, 80 cars of cheese, 2S
cars of -four. 20 cars of lard, three cars of
poultry, four cars of oil cake, and one car
of butter One of the intermediate passen-
gers, Mrs. Crabb, who arrived on the noon
train from Ontario, had her steamboat ticket
stolen, about $40 in money and all her bag
gage checks. The company gave her
another ticket
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Relics.

Four ornamental sides to the gangway of
Admiral Farragut's flagship, the Hart
ford, were found yesterday in the upper sto-
ry of Thomas Laughlin & Sons ship chand-
lery store on Commercial street. They are
mahogany, three inches thick, the edges
bound with brass. and the fronts are beauti-
fully carved and polished. They were pur-
chased years ago at the Charlestown navy
yard after the Hartford was condemned, and
have lain unoticed until yesterday, for long
time. They are valuable as relics.
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Hoods SarsapariIIa
100 Doses One Dollar.

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for 50. Prepared
only by c. /. HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell
Mass
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What Am to po2

The symptoms of Biliousness are unhappily but
too well known. They differ in different individ-
uals to some extent. Bilious man is seldom a
breakfast eater. Too frequently, alas. he has an
excellent appetite for liquids but none for solids of
morning. His ongue.will hardly bear inspection
at any time; if it is not white and furred, 1t is
The digestive system is wholly out of order and
Diarrhea or Constipation may be symptom or
the two may alternate. There are often Hemor
rhoids or even loss of blood. There may be giddi
ness and often headache and acidity or fatulence
and tenderness in the pit of the stomach. To cor
rect all this If not effect cure try GREEN'S august
Flolcer, it costs but trife and thousands attest
its efficacy. noy1dlycT
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AHorse Case.

A horse purchased for $15, by Mr.. Foster,
of Cumberland Mills, fell exhausted near
Washington street yesterday. Mr.. Sawyer
sent the animal to JEWELS stable. Mr..
Foster disclaimed any knowledge of the
horses condition at the time he bought him,
but said that he purchased him in good faith
from Mr.. Verrill. Mr.. Sawyer is making a
thorough investigation of the case to find
out where the blame really lies.
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The Harbor.

Yesterday was busy day at the hsh
houses. There were about IS arrivals OF
fishermen and upwards of 100000 pounds OF
hsh were landed during the day, and when
night came there were several vessels of the
feet that had not arrived. The schooners b.
+. Brown. George and Gen. Worth landed
cargoes Of Holsters, in all about 10000. There
were several arrivals Of coasters during the
ay.
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wesrbrook Manufacturing Co

The annual meeting of the Westbrook
Manufacturing Company was held yesterday.
The directors elected were: Joseph Walker
Edward H. Davies, j. S. WinsloW, F. N.
Dow, E. G. Spring. At subsequent meet
ing of the directors Edward III. Davies was
elected president and W. R. Wood treasurer
and clerk.
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BramhallLodce

An interesting entertainment was given
last evening by the members of Bramhall
Lodge in the Knights of Pythas Hall, con-
sisting of vocal and instrumental music.
Following this an old fashioned supper was
served and nicely cooked baked beans and
pumpkin dies disappeared rapidly A short
order of dances followed the refreshments
making an evening of enjoyment through
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
GORHAAI.

The Rev. George w. Reynolds recently
elected as pastor over the Congregational
parish of Gorham, will be installed next
Wednesday. The exercises will take place
at the meeting house, commencing at 2
o'clock p M, and continuing during the az,
ternoon and evening. An extra train Will
leave Gorham after the exercises in the eve
ming, for stations on the line of the road be-
tween Gorham and Portland.i
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Gard of Thanks.

The committees in charge of the Frs Par
ish Bazaar extend cordial thanks for assist
ance received from numerous sources
among others, from Corey, Kilborn, Bailey,
Coe, Greenough. DenDett the florist, j. NJ.
Dyer & Co., Millett & Evans. and Chamber
lain 81 Homsted. Also to all the daily pa
pers of the city and to the Sunday Times.
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,mproved order of Red men.

Machigonne Tribe, No. 3, Improved
Order of Red Men. gave its first of series
of three assemblies, at their hall on Con-
gress street last evening. About fifty couples
were in attendance and long programme Of
dances was much enjoyed to the music of
Chambers orchestra. The order is increas-
ing very rapidly in numbers.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

We shall sell To-day friday rs dozen
fine, full fashioned English Ribbed Black
Wool Hose, af IS cents per pair. This is
one of the best values we have offered in
Ladies' Hose this season.
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COMPREHENSIVE NOTICES.


TIME copartnership heretofore existing between
Il the undersigned, under the trm name oI
mutual consent and Washington Ryan has retired
from the business which viii hereafter be con-
Quoted by Samuel b. Kelsey alone, under the
name Of Ryan 4 Kelsey.
Mr.Kelsey will sign the firm name In liquidation
and collect all amounts due and pay all iiaLiiues
outstanding against the late firm.
WASHINGTON RYAN,
SAMUEL b. KELSEY.
Portland Nov. 20, 1887 d1ms
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Aarlce ,e nrolher.. MRS. MINsLow,s

Advice 40 Mothers. = MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once; it produces natural, quiet sleep
by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub, awakes as "bright as button" 1t is
very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the child, soft
ems the gums allays all pain, relieves wind, regu
lates the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrh0a, whether arising from teething or
other causes Twenty-Five cents bottle.
jamie FM&W&w1y
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The Improved Shoe Company.

The Improved Shoe Company of Portland
has been organized for the purpose of manu-
featuring boots and shoes:
President Nathan K. Redlon.
Treasurer-Walter b. Sawyer
Direetors-Nathan E. Redlon, Benjamin +.
Whitney, Walter b. Sawyer.
Capital stock, $4,000; paid in, $500; par
value of shares, So.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers Of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds: Ess
Deering-M. D. Sawyer to r. d Rr6ctcr, 81 and
other consideration. 49, ".
Westbrook-S. Harris to A. l. Hawkes., 81 and
other considerations.
riWindham Mary A. S. Legrow to G. f. Parker,
az and other considerations.
Bridgton-E. G. Southworth to Nj. l.. Mason,
q. WI Hartman to T. P. Merrill, pine timber,
Al 900.
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In this city, Dec, z, at High Street Church. by
Rev. DIR. Fem, Lingee Prescott of Pepperell,
Mass, and Frances Clifford, eldest daughter of
Philip Henry Brown.
In Portsmouth, Dee 6, by Rev. Henry E. Hovey
John +. Power and Miss Annie j. Wallace, both
of Portland.
In Andover, Nov. 81, Phillip Y. Hoyt OF Rum
ford and Mrs Emma f. Stevens of Andover.
In Bethel. Nov. 10, James Mcconnell and Nan
cy A. Kmball
In Lewiston, Nov 80. Geo. II. Gordon OF Au-
burn and Miss Edna b. Clark of Lewiston.
In Orland Nov. &c, Fred l.. Bridges OF Penob-
scot and Miss Bertha M. Colt of Orland.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE RECORDER DYER.
THURSDAY Patrick WEIGH. Larceny. Sixty
days in the county jail
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FM&W&w1y

Free OF charge, if it does not cure Adam
sons Cough Balsam at all drug stores. Owing TO
Its perfect harmony in combination, it is the very
best mixture for the speedy cure and relief of
Group, colds, throat or lung diseases, Large
bottles 80 cents. Trial size Toe.
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Grand Japanese illumination and
Sale OF Fancy Articles Last
Evening.

Yesterday was the third day of the second
grand annual fair by the Deering Village
Improvement Association, and the attend
ance, as usual, was large. There was a large
sale of fancy and other articles, both after
noon and evening, and the cafe was well
patronized. Miss Deacon Badgers kitchen
was visited by many curious and interested
people who had desire to witness the an
cient process of weaving blankets and car
pets. This novel exhibition pleased every
body.
In the evening there was grand Japanese
illumination. A large number of lanterns
were used and the hall was perfumed with
Owen, Moore & Co.'S wild rose pot-pourri.
All the ladies in attendance were most ex-
quisitely attired in Japanese costumes and,
as usual, all visitors to the fair were most
graciously received. A most bountiful sup
per was served from to 10 o'clock.
To make the evening especially enjoyable,
Grimmers orchestra was engaged and the
following selections were rendered:
observation-disclosures ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS oettger
Selectt0n-Mlkado. SULLIVAN
Watzes-Venesia... Desormes
Overture-klng Mydas.. ...-.....-..- gutenberg
Selecton-Ermin1e: ..JakyDouska
Medley-Bouquet of Melodies. ............ Chandler
The fair which will be continued this
afternoon and evening, is well worth the
liberal patronage of the public. and all who
visit the hall today will never regret the time
spent there.
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eod&w1w

The most efticacious stimuants to excite the
appetite are Angesturn Bitters, prepared by
DIR. j. G. b. Siegert g. Sons. Beware Of counter
feits. AK your grocer or druggistfor the genuine
article dec5eod&W1W
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Dissolution Of COpartnsrship.

TIME Copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween Elwell, Pickard 4 Co. and James s.
Staples was dissolved October %, 1887, by the
death OF Mr. Staples. All accounts will be settled
by the surviving partners. The business OF Job
Printing will be continued by
dec5diw ELWELL, PICKARD & co.